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CCTV Cameras, are these ones any use?

Jo4
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Maplin are selling CCTV cameras and I was wondering if they were any use, here is a link to the ones I was looking at, http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223910&C=Newsletter&U=08P05-3_Sub2&T=12552827
I don't know much about CCTVs so if anyone could please advise me it would be greatly appreciated.

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  • PROLIANT
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    Yes, very good set, I have a couple of wireless cameras and a DVR PCI Card for my pc, I record 24/7, this system is much better than mine and I get excellent results from my set up.
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • Jo4
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    PROLIANT wrote: »
    Yes, very good set, I have a couple of wireless cameras and a DVR PCI Card for my pc, I record 24/7, this system is much better than mine and I get excellent results from my set up.

    Do you get a clear picture from them at night? During the day do they provide much detail? Do you think they are worth the money?
  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    Jo4 wrote: »
    Do you get a clear picture from them at night? During the day do they provide much detail? Do you think they are worth the money?
    Yip, if the little to-rag that nicked my bike comes back he is well captured, the night vision is very good, i could make out the reg on a taxi when some clubbers came back about 3am, day time is good and with these modern systems you can normally view the cameras remotly from over the internet, double check your kit before you buy it tho.
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • leosayer39
    leosayer39 Posts: 478 Forumite
    Hi all

    Just remember that if they are wireless, they MAY run on the same frequency as your home wireless network, and as such, they MAY interfere with any wireless network that connects your puter with your router.

    HTH

    Leo
    Dont you just love freshly congealed pigs blood, with a bit of fat in :D
  • PROLIANT
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    leosayer39 wrote: »
    Hi all

    Just remember that if they are wireless, they will interfere with any wireless network that connects your puter with your router.

    HTH

    Leo
    Yes, if you switch your router on to channel 10 it will go away, channel 10 is the highest frequency in the wifi band 2.572GHZ, most comeras operate alot lower.
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • leosayer39
    leosayer39 Posts: 478 Forumite
    PROLIANT wrote: »
    Yes, if you switch your router on to channel 10 it will go away, channel 10 is the highest frequency in the wifi band 2.572GHZ, most comeras operate alot lower.

    Have a look at this thread I started a while ago

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=814291

    As you can see, it is not as easy as it sounds.

    Let us know how you get on

    Leo
    Dont you just love freshly congealed pigs blood, with a bit of fat in :D
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